UV Index in Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

· America/Chicago

5.0
Moderate · clear-sky maximum Tuesday, October 20, 2026

At solar noon (12:54:00 PM) the sun reaches 44.7° above the horizon in Little Rock. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 5.0 (moderate). Clouds usually lower the real value; snow, sand, water and altitude can raise it.

☀️ Sun Safety: When the UV index is high, protect yourself with sunscreen, shade, and a hat. Values of 6 or more indicate increased sunburn risk!

UV index in Little Rock, next 14 days

DateSun at noonClear-sky maxForecast max
44.7° 5.0 Moderate —
44.4° 4.9 Moderate —
44.0° 4.8 Moderate —
43.7° 4.7 Moderate —
43.3° 4.7 Moderate —
43.0° 4.6 Moderate —
42.6° 4.5 Moderate —
42.3° 4.5 Moderate —
42.0° 4.4 Moderate —
41.6° 4.3 Moderate —
41.3° 4.2 Moderate —
41.0° 4.2 Moderate —
40.7° 4.1 Moderate —
40.4° 4.1 Moderate —

Clear-sky values are calculated from the sun's height at solar noon (cloud-free sky, average ozone). Forecast values from Open-Meteo include clouds and load in your browser.

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The UV index in Little Rock measures the intensity of ultraviolet radiation reaching the ground. Values below 3 are considered low risk, while 6 and above require sun protection such as sunscreen, sunglasses, and shade. The clear-sky value shows how strong the sun can get on each day; the forecast shows what is expected with clouds. See today's sunrise and sunset times for Little Rock or discover the best light for photos during the golden hour in Little Rock.

About Little Rock

Little Rock is located in Arkansas. This city has existed as a municipality since 1821 and serves as both the state capital and the seat of Pulaski County. Spanning an area of 314.2 square kilometres at an elevation of 102 metres, it is situated along the Arkansas River and recorded a population of 202,591 in 2020. The urban landscape includes the Clinton Presidential Center, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, and the Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport. Beyond its administrative functions, the city maintains connections with international twin towns including Pachuca, Kaohsiung, Hanam, Changchun, and Ragusa.

AI-assisted description based on geographic data and editorial notes.